Murphy should get a new job and play for fun - Rocket Six-times world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan said Shaun Murphy should look for another job outside snooker and play the sport for fun after the 39-year-old railed against amateurs being allowed to play in professional tournaments. Snooker • 26 Nov 21
Murphy should get a new job and play for fun - Rocket Six-times world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan said Shaun Murphy should look for another job outside snooker and play the sport for fun after the 39-year-old railed against amateurs being allowed to play in professional tournaments. Snooker • 26 Nov 21
Selby backs up Shaun Murphy after progressing in York Four-time world champion Mark Selby sailed through the first round of the UK Championship with a 6-2 victory against Ross Muir before admitting he agrees with Shaun Murphy's criticism of amateurs playing in professional events. Snooker • 25 Nov 21
Selby backs up Shaun Murphy after progressing in York Four-time world champion Mark Selby sailed through the first round of the UK Championship with a 6-2 victory against Ross Muir before admitting he agrees with Shaun Murphy's criticism of amateurs playing in professional events. Snooker • 25 Nov 21
Higgins grounds Rocket to reach Champions semi-final John Higgins swept aside Ronnie O'Sullivan with a ruthless 6-1 victory to reach the semi-finals of the Cazoo Champion of Champions in Bolton. Snooker • 18 Nov 21
Higgins grounds Rocket to reach Champions semi-final John Higgins swept aside Ronnie O'Sullivan with a ruthless 6-1 victory to reach the semi-finals of the Cazoo Champion of Champions in Bolton. Snooker • 18 Nov 21
Yan Bingtao beats Murphy and Selby to reach semi-finals Yan Bingtao claimed the high-profile scalps of Shaun Murphy and Mark Selby as he booked his place in the Cazoo Champion of Champions semi-finals. Snooker • 17 Nov 21
Yan Bingtao beats Murphy and Selby to reach semi-finals Yan Bingtao claimed the high-profile scalps of Shaun Murphy and Mark Selby as he booked his place in the Cazoo Champion of Champions semi-finals. Snooker • 17 Nov 21
John Higgins sees off Ronnie O'Sullivan for final spot John Higgins came from behind to dramatically beat Ronnie O'Sullivan in a final-frame decider and reach the final of the English Open in Milton Keynes against Neil Robertson. Snooker • 06 Nov 21
John Higgins sees off Ronnie O'Sullivan for final spot John Higgins came from behind to dramatically beat Ronnie O'Sullivan in a final-frame decider and reach the final of the English Open in Milton Keynes against Neil Robertson. Snooker • 06 Nov 21
Trump begins English Open defence with win over Selt Defending champion Judd Trump got his English Open campaign under way with a 4-1 win over Matthew Selt in Milton Keynes. Snooker • 01 Nov 21
Trump begins English Open defence with win over Selt Defending champion Judd Trump got his English Open campaign under way with a 4-1 win over Matthew Selt in Milton Keynes. Snooker • 01 Nov 21
O'Sullivan endures a dark day in the Black Country Ronnie O'Sullivan resorted to a version of a pool break-off shot as he failed to find his stride against an in-form Hossein Vafaei in the cubicles of the Chase Leisure Centre in Cannock. Snooker • 25 Oct 21
O'Sullivan endures a dark day in the Black Country Ronnie O'Sullivan resorted to a version of a pool break-off shot as he failed to find his stride against an in-form Hossein Vafaei in the cubicles of the Chase Leisure Centre in Cannock. Snooker • 25 Oct 21
Rocket crashes out after asking fans to 'sit down' Ronnie O'Sullivan crashed out of the Northern Ireland Open after urging fans to "sit down" midway through his 4-3 defeat to Masters Champion Yan Bingtao. Snooker • 14 Oct 21
Rocket crashes out after asking fans to 'sit down' Ronnie O'Sullivan crashed out of the Northern Ireland Open after urging fans to "sit down" midway through his 4-3 defeat to Masters Champion Yan Bingtao. Snooker • 14 Oct 21
Rocket can't achieve lift-off due to Waterfront set-up Ronnie O'Sullivan moved to clarify his comments about the atmosphere at the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast after cruising into the last 16 with a 4-1 win over Alfie Burden. Snooker • 13 Oct 21
Rocket can't achieve lift-off due to Waterfront set-up Ronnie O'Sullivan moved to clarify his comments about the atmosphere at the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast after cruising into the last 16 with a 4-1 win over Alfie Burden. Snooker • 13 Oct 21
'Bored' Rocket advances; O'Brien bows out in Belfast Fergal O'Brien bowed out of the Northern Ireland Open on a day where Ronnie O'Sullivan progressed to the last 32 but claimed afterwards he was "bored". Snooker • 12 Oct 21
'Bored' Rocket advances; O'Brien bows out in Belfast Fergal O'Brien bowed out of the Northern Ireland Open on a day where Ronnie O'Sullivan progressed to the last 32 but claimed afterwards he was "bored". Snooker • 12 Oct 21
'I'm back to believing in myself again' - Selby Mark Selby believes he is better equipped to defy the external pressures which afflicted his previous reign as world snooker champion and go on to dominate the sport. Snooker • 04 May 21
'I'm back to believing in myself again' - Selby Mark Selby believes he is better equipped to defy the external pressures which afflicted his previous reign as world snooker champion and go on to dominate the sport. Snooker • 04 May 21
Ronnie O'Sullivan crashes out of World Championship Anthony McGill held his nerve to sink Ronnie O'Sullivan in a final frame decider at the Crucible and banish any lingering memories of last year's semi-final nightmare. Snooker • 23 Apr 21
Ronnie O'Sullivan crashes out of World Championship Anthony McGill held his nerve to sink Ronnie O'Sullivan in a final frame decider at the Crucible and banish any lingering memories of last year's semi-final nightmare. Snooker • 23 Apr 21
O'Sullivan facing uphill struggle to avoid early exit Reigning champion Ronnie O'Sullivan faces an uphill battle to stay in this year's World Snooker Championship as he trails Anthony McGill 10-6 after the second session of their second round match at the Crucible. Snooker • 23 Apr 21
O'Sullivan facing uphill struggle to avoid early exit Reigning champion Ronnie O'Sullivan faces an uphill battle to stay in this year's World Snooker Championship as he trails Anthony McGill 10-6 after the second session of their second round match at the Crucible. Snooker • 23 Apr 21
McGill wipes out Rocket lead at Crucible Anthony McGill clawed back a three-frame deficit to tie defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan at 4-4 after the first session of their second-round match at the World Snooker Championship. Snooker • 22 Apr 21
McGill wipes out Rocket lead at Crucible Anthony McGill clawed back a three-frame deficit to tie defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan at 4-4 after the first session of their second-round match at the World Snooker Championship. Snooker • 22 Apr 21
Ronnie fears fans could derail world title defence Ronnie O'Sullivan gave the returning Crucible fans a treat by firing three consecutive centuries to wrap up a first-round win over Mark Joyce – but he fears their overenthusiasm could wreck his bid for a seventh world crown. Snooker • 17 Apr 21
Ronnie fears fans could derail world title defence Ronnie O'Sullivan gave the returning Crucible fans a treat by firing three consecutive centuries to wrap up a first-round win over Mark Joyce – but he fears their overenthusiasm could wreck his bid for a seventh world crown. Snooker • 17 Apr 21
Crucible welcome for fans at 'greatest show on earth' Spectators returned to sport on Saturday morning as Ronnie O'Sullivan started the defence of his World Championship crown at the Crucible. Snooker • 17 Apr 21
Crucible welcome for fans at 'greatest show on earth' Spectators returned to sport on Saturday morning as Ronnie O'Sullivan started the defence of his World Championship crown at the Crucible. Snooker • 17 Apr 21
Rocket views bid for magnificent seven as 'anti-climax' Ronnie O'Sullivan insists he could not care less about the prospect of equalling Stephen Hendry's record of seven Crucible crowns as he prepares to begin the defence of his world snooker title. Snooker • 16 Apr 21
Rocket views bid for magnificent seven as 'anti-climax' Ronnie O'Sullivan insists he could not care less about the prospect of equalling Stephen Hendry's record of seven Crucible crowns as he prepares to begin the defence of his world snooker title. Snooker • 16 Apr 21
Could Rocket's record bid be scuppered by Robertson? Just eight months have passed since Ronnie O'Sullivan eased away from Kyren Wilson to claim his sixth World Snooker Championship crown in front of a socially distanced crowd at the Crucible. Snooker • 12 Apr 21
Could Rocket's record bid be scuppered by Robertson? Just eight months have passed since Ronnie O'Sullivan eased away from Kyren Wilson to claim his sixth World Snooker Championship crown in front of a socially distanced crowd at the Crucible. Snooker • 12 Apr 21
Rocket defeats Hawkins in decider to reach Tour final Ronnie O'Sullivan produced a remarkable comeback to "get out of jail" with a 10-9 win over Barry Hawkins and reach the Cazoo Tour Championship final. Snooker • 28 Mar 21
Rocket defeats Hawkins in decider to reach Tour final Ronnie O'Sullivan produced a remarkable comeback to "get out of jail" with a 10-9 win over Barry Hawkins and reach the Cazoo Tour Championship final. Snooker • 28 Mar 21
Ronnie O'Sullivan reaches another final after comeback Ronnie O'Sullivan felt he was fortunate to overturn a three-frame deficit to beat Barry Hawkins 6-4 and reach a record-equalling 57th ranking event final in the Players Championship. Snooker • 26 Feb 21
Ronnie O'Sullivan reaches another final after comeback Ronnie O'Sullivan felt he was fortunate to overturn a three-frame deficit to beat Barry Hawkins 6-4 and reach a record-equalling 57th ranking event final in the Players Championship. Snooker • 26 Feb 21
Rocket reaches Players Championship last-eight Ronnie O'Sullivan survived his second final-frame decider in 48 hours to advance to the last-eight of the Players' Championship in Milton Keynes at the expense of Ding Junhui. Snooker • 23 Feb 21
Rocket reaches Players Championship last-eight Ronnie O'Sullivan survived his second final-frame decider in 48 hours to advance to the last-eight of the Players' Championship in Milton Keynes at the expense of Ding Junhui. Snooker • 23 Feb 21
Rocket can't hide his delight for 'lovely guy' Brown Ronnie O'Sullivan may have lost but he could not contain his joy at seeing Northern Ireland's Jordan Brown win the Welsh Open on Sunday night. Snooker • 22 Feb 21
Rocket can't hide his delight for 'lovely guy' Brown Ronnie O'Sullivan may have lost but he could not contain his joy at seeing Northern Ireland's Jordan Brown win the Welsh Open on Sunday night. Snooker • 22 Feb 21
Jordan Brown claims sensational Welsh Open triumph Antrim man Jordan Brown has pulled off a sensational Welsh Open triumph, beating Ronie O'Sullivan 9-8 in the final on Sunday night. Snooker • 21 Feb 21
Jordan Brown claims sensational Welsh Open triumph Antrim man Jordan Brown has pulled off a sensational Welsh Open triumph, beating Ronie O'Sullivan 9-8 in the final on Sunday night. Snooker • 21 Feb 21
O'Sullivan on course for fifth Welsh title Ronnie O'Sullivan remains on track for a record-equalling fifth Welsh Open title after easing into the quarter-finals with victory over Zhou Yuelong. Snooker • 19 Feb 21
O'Sullivan on course for fifth Welsh title Ronnie O'Sullivan remains on track for a record-equalling fifth Welsh Open title after easing into the quarter-finals with victory over Zhou Yuelong. Snooker • 19 Feb 21
Ronnie O'Sullivan sets up clash with Jimmy White Ronnie O'Sullivan advanced into the second round of the Welsh Open with a whitewash win over Robbie Williams in Newport. Ali Carter • 17 Feb 21
Ronnie O'Sullivan sets up clash with Jimmy White Ronnie O'Sullivan advanced into the second round of the Welsh Open with a whitewash win over Robbie Williams in Newport. Ali Carter • 17 Feb 21
![Mark Selby: "I think a lot of players agree with [Shaun]."](https://www.rte.ie/images/00199300-600.jpg "Mark Selby: \"I think a lot of players agree with [Shaun].\"")
